Z-5688-A Staff AnalysisNovember 8, 2007
FILE NO.: Z -5688-A
NAME: Lamb Revised Short -form POD
LOCATION: Located at 7604 Eagle Drive
DEVELOPER:
John Lamb
P.O. Box 193653
Little Rock, AR 72219
SURVEYOR:
Laha Engineers
6602 Baseline Road, Suite E
Little Rock, AR 72209
AREA: 0.18 acres
CURRENT ZONING
ALLOWED USES
PROPOSED ZONING
PROPOSED USE:
NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
R-2, Single-family Non -conforming
0-3, General and Professional Office
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0-3, General Office District
VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested.
BACKGROUND:
The site is zoned R-2, Single-family and has 0-3, General Office District nonconforming
status. The site has been used as an office for a number of years. In 1973 an
amended Bill of Assurance for the Chicot Manor Subdivision was approved to allow Lot
2 (7604 Eagle Drive) to "be used for any purpose or purposes set forth in Little Rock
Code Section 43-6 "E-1" Quiet Business and Institutional District. E-1 converted to 0-3,
General Office District with the adoption of the zoning ordinance in 1980. The principal
building contains 1,346 square feet and an accessory structure containing 345 square
feet. The lot has 85 -feet of frontage along Eagle Drive and is approximately 100 feet
from Chicot Road.
NO.: Z -5688-A (Cont.
The Little Rock Board of Directors denied a request to rezone the site from R-2,
Single-family to POD on October 19, 1997. The approval would have allowed the site to
be utilized by a barbershop, 100 square foot snack bar and insurance office; the three
uses existing in the building at the time of the request.
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
The applicant is now seeking a rezoning of the site from the present
non -conforming R-2, Single-family to POD to allow 0-3, General Office District
uses, a Health Studio and Spa, Barber shop and a snack shop not to exceed
100 square feet of gross floor area as allowable uses for the site.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The site contains a commercial building with head -in parking from Eagle Drive.
Along Chicot Road are two office uses and the building located across Eagle
Drive to the south also appears to be occupied by office uses. The area to the
west is single-family. The rear of the building has a large asphalted area
accessed from Mann Road which appears to be the parking area for the
businesses located on Chicot Road. There is also a single-family home fronting
Mann Road in the rear yard area of this site.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
As of this writing, staff has received one informational phone call from an area
resident. All owners of property located within 200 feet of the proposed site
along with the Chicot Neighborhood Association, the West Baseline
Neighborhood Association, Southwest Little Rock United for Progress and all
residents, who could be identified, located within 300 -feet of the site were notified
of the Public Hearing.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
Due to the proposed use of the property, the Master Street Plans specifies
that Eagle Drive for the frontage of this property must meet commercial street
standards. Dedicate right-of-way to 30 feet from centerline.
2. Obtain a franchise agreement from Public Works (Bennie Nicolo, 371-4818)
for the private improvements located in the right-of-way including vehicle
parking.
3. Vehicles backing out onto Eagle Drive create a safety hazard. If site is
redeveloped in the future an alternate parking configuration should be
proposed.
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FILE NO.: Z -5688-A (Cont.
E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PL ANNI
Wastewater: Sewer available to this property. Contact Little Rock Wastewater
Utility at 688-1414 for additional information.
Entergy: Approved as submitted.
Center -Point Energy: No comment received.
AT & T: No comment received.
Central Arkansas Water: No objection.
Fire Department: Approved as submitted.
County Planning: No comment.
CATA: The site is located near CATA Bus Routes #17 — the Mabelvale-
Downtown and #17A the Mabelvale-UALR Routes.
F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Planning Division: This request is located in the Geyer Springs West Planning
District. The Land Use Plan shows Single Family for this property. The applicant
has applied for a Short form POD to recognize the existing non -conforming use.
A Land Use Plan amendment from Single Family to Mixed Office Commercial is
a separate item on this agenda.
Master Street Plan: Eagle Drive is shown as a Local Street. The primary
function of a Local Street is to provide access to adjacent properties. Local
Streets which are abutted by non-residential zoning/use or more intensive zoning
than duplexes are considered as "Commercial Streets". These streets have a
design standard the same as a Collector. Chicot Road is shown as a Principal
Arterial with reduced standards. The primary function of a Principal Arterial is to
serve through traffic and to connect major traffic generators or activity centers
within urbanized areas. These streets may require dedication of right-of-way and
may require street improvements for entrances and exits to the site.
Bicycle Plan: There are no bike routes in the immediate vicinity.
Neighborhood Action Plan: The Chicot West 1-30 South covers this area and the
Economic Development goal states: "Provide a mixed commercial/residential
environment that will promote the safety, attractiveness, and value of the area
while creating a competitive and adaptable economic climate that encourages
investment and diversity of employment opportunities."
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FILE NO.: Z -5688-A (Cont_
Landscape:
1. Site plan must comply with the City's minimal landscape and buffer ordinance
requirements.
2. Any new parking will require additional landscaping to be installed.
3. The property to both the north and the west is zoned residential, therefore, a
six (6) foot high opaque screen, either a wooden fence with its face side
directed outward, a wall, or dense evergreen plantings, is required along both
the northern and the western perimeters of the site.
4. The City Beautiful Commission recommends preserving as many existing
trees as feasible on this site. Credit toward fulfilling Landscape Ordinance
requirements can be given when preserving trees of six (6) inch caliper or
larger.
G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (October 18, 2007)
The applicant was present. Staff presented an overview of the proposed
development stating there were a number of technical issues associated with the
request remaining outstanding. Staff stated the site plan presented did not allow
adequate parking for a number of the uses proposed. Staff stated a daycare
facility and a restaurant would require parking numbers beyond the parking
available on the site. Mr. Lamb stated there was parking located along the
eastern side of the building and within the rear yard area. Staff questioned if the
parking was hard surface. Mr. Lamb indicated the parking was asphalt. Staff
requested the survey be updated to reflect the current improvements on the site_
Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated if the site redeveloped,
the parking spaces which presently backed into the right of way would require
redesign to eliminate the backing into the right of way. Staff also stated a
franchise agreement would be required for the existing parking which was
located within the right of way.
Landscaping comments were addressed. Staff stated any new parking would
require additional landscaping to be installed. Staff stated screening would be
required along the western perimeter of the site.
Staff noted comments from the various other reporting departments and
agencies suggesting the applicant contact them directly for additional information
and clarification. There was no further discussion of the item. The Committee
then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action.
H. ANALYSIS:
The applicant submitted a revised site plan to staff addressing most of the issues
raised at the October 18, 2007, Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant
has provided the total number of parking spaces on site, provided an updated
survey and indicated the required right of way dedication.
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FILE NO.: Z -5688-A (Cont.
The applicant is requesting a rezoning of the site from the present
non -conforming R-2, Single-family to POD to allow 0-3, General Office District
uses, a Health Studio and Spa, Barber shop and a snack shop not to exceed
100 square feet of gross floor area as allowable uses for the site. As indicated in
the Background Section the site has a non -conforming 0-3, General Office
District classification. The applicant desires to "clean up the zoning" to eliminate
confusion in the future as to the allowable uses for the site.
The site contains seven parking spaces and the building contains 1,364 square
feet. Based on typical minimum parking for an office development three parking
spaces would be required. The 0-3, General Office District allows some uses
which would potentially create a parking demand greater than the typical
minimum parking requirement such as a daycare center. Staff recommends the
use of the building not exceed the available parking on-site or parking the owner
may obtain off site through lease agreements. Staff does not want the overflow
of parking to encroach into the neighborhood and feels parking should be
provided to serve the intended use.
The site plan indicates the placement of a dumpster along the western perimeter.
The dumpster is located adjacent to a single-family home. Staff recommends the
dumpster be relocated to the eastern perimeter away from the residential home.
Staff also recommends the dumpster service hours be limited to daylight hours.
The site plan does not indicate existing or proposed signage. Staff recommends
if signage is proposed the signage not exceed signage allowed in office zones or
a maximum of six feet in height and sixty-four square feet in area.
Staff is supportive of the request to rezone the site from the present R-2,
Single-family status to POD to establish uses for the site. The site was
constructed as a non-residential building and has functioned as a non-residential
use for a number of years. The building was constructed prior to the City
annexing the area. To staff's knowledge there are no remaining outstanding
issues associated with the request. Staff feels the rezoning of the site to
recognize the existing allowable non -conforming uses will not significantly impact
the area.
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of the request subject to compliance with the
comments and conditions as outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the agenda
staff report.
Staff recommends the use of the building not exceed the available parking
on-site or parking the owner may obtain through lease agreements on
appropriately zoned property.
Staff recommends the dumpster be relocated to the eastern perimeter and the
hours of service be limited to day light hours only.
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FILE NO.: Z -5688-A (Cont.
Staff recommends the signage not exceed signage allowed in office zones or a
maximum of six feet in height and sixty-four square feet in area.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(NOVEMBER 8, 2007)
The applicant was present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff
presented the item with a recommendation of approval of the request subject to
compliance with the comments and conditions as outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of
the agenda staff report. Staff also presented recommendations the use of the building
not exceed the available parking on-site or parking the owner may obtain through lease
agreements on appropriately zoned property, the dumpster be relocated to the eastern
perimeter and the hours of service be limited to daylight hours only and signage not
exceed signage allowed in office zones or a maximum of six feet in height and sixty-four
square feet in area.
There was no further discussion of the item. The chair
placement of the item on the consent agenda for approval.
vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes, 0 absent and 1 recusal (Troy Laha).
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entertained a motion for
The motion carried by a
November 8, 2007
ITEM NO.: 12.1
NAME: Lamb Revised Short -form POD
LOCATION: Located at 7604 Eagle Drive
DEVELOPER:
John Lamb
P.O. Box 193653
Little Rock, AR 72219
St IRVFYnR-
Laha Engineers
6602 Baseline Road, Suite E
Little Rock, AR 72209
AREA: 0.18 acres
CURRENT ZONING:
ALLOWED USES
PROPOSED ZONING
ROPOSED USE
NUMBER OF LOTS: 1
FILE NO.: Z -5688-A
FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
R-2, Single-family Non -conforming
0-3, General and Professional Office
0-3, General Office District
VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested.
BACKGROUND:
The site is zoned R-2, Single-family and has 0-3, General Office District nonconforming
status. The site has been used as an office for a number of years. In 1973 an
amended Bill of Assurance for the Chicot Manor Subdivision was approved to allow Lot
2 (7604 Eagle Drive) to "be used for any purpose or purposes set forth in Little Rock
Code Section 43-6 "E-1" Quiet Business and Institutional District. E-1 converted to 0-3,
General Office District with the adoption of the zoning ordinance in 1980. The principal
building contains 1,346 square feet and an accessory structure containing 345 square
feet. The lot has 85 -feet of frontage along Eagle Drive and is approximately 100 feet
from Chicot Road.
November 8, 2007
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 12.1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -5688-A
The Little Rock Board of Directors denied a request to rezone the site from R-2,
Single-family to POD on October 19, 1997. The approval would have allowed the site to
be utilized by a barbershop, 100 square foot snack bar and insurance office; the three
uses existing in the building at the time of the request.
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
The applicant is now seeking a rezoning of the site from the present
non -conforming R-2, Single-family to POD to allow 0-3, General Office District
uses, a Health Studio and Spa, Barber shop and a snack shop not to exceed
100 square feet of gross floor area as allowable uses for the site.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The site contains a commercial building with head -in parking from Eagle Drive.
Along Chicot Road are two office uses and the building located across Eagle
Drive to the south also appears to be occupied by office uses. The area to the
west is single-family. The rear of the building has a large asphalted area
accessed from Mann Road which appears to be the parking area for the
businesses located on Chicot Road. There is also a single-family home fronting
Mann Road in the rear yard area of this site.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
As of this writing, staff has received one informational phone call from an area
resident. All owners of property located within 200 feet of the proposed site
along with the Chicot Neighborhood Association, the West Baseline
Neighborhood Association, Southwest Little Rock United for Progress and all
residents, who could be identified, located within 300 -feet of the site were notified
of the Public Hearing.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1. Due to the proposed use of the property, the Master Street Plans specifies
that Eagle Drive for the frontage of this property must meet commercial street
standards. Dedicate right-of-way to 30 feet from centerline.
2. Obtain a franchise agreement from Public Works (Bennie Nicolo, 371-4818)
for the private improvements located in the right-of-way including vehicle
parking.
3. Vehicles backing out onto Eagle Drive create a safety hazard. If site is
redeveloped in the future an alternate parking configuration should be
proposed.
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November 8, 2007
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 12.1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -5688-A
E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater: Sewer available to this property. Contact Little Rock Wastewater
Utility at 688-1414 for additional information.
Entergy: Approved as submitted.
Center -Point Energy: No comment received.
AT & T: No comment received.
Central Arkansas Water: No objection.
Fire Department: Approved as submitted.
County Planning: No comment.
CATA: The site is located near CATA Bus Routes #17 — the Mabelvale-
Downtown and #17A the Mabelvale-UALR Routes.
F. ISSUESITECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Planning Division: This request is located in the Geyer Springs West Planning
District. The Land Use Plan shows Single Family for this property. The applicant
has applied for a Short form POD to recognize the existing non -conforming use.
A Land Use Plan amendment from Single Family to Mixed Office Commercial is
a separate item on this agenda.
Master Street Plan: Eagle Drive is shown as a Local Street. The primary
function of a Local Street is to provide access to adjacent properties. Local
Streets which are abutted by non-residential zoning/use or more intensive zoning
than duplexes are considered as "Commercial Streets". These streets have a
design standard the same as a Collector. Chicot Road is shown as a Principal
Arterial with reduced standards. The primary function of a Principal Arterial is to
serve through traffic and to connect major traffic generators or activity centers
within urbanized areas. These streets may require dedication of right-of-way and
may require street improvements for entrances and exits to the site.
Bicycle Plan: There are no bike routes in the immediate vicinity.
Neighborhood Action Plan: The Chicot West 1-30 South covers this area and the
Economic Development goal states: "Provide a mixed commercial/residential
environment that will promote the safety, attractiveness, and value of the area
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November 8, 2007
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 12.1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -5688-A
while creating a competitive and adaptable economic climate that encourages
investment and diversity of employment opportunities."
Landscape:
1. Site plan must comply with the City's minimal landscape and buffer ordinance
requirements.
2. Any new parking will require additional landscaping to be installed.
3. The property to both the north and the west is zoned residential, therefore, a
six (6) foot high opaque screen, either a wooden fence with its face side
directed outward, a wall, or dense evergreen plantings, is required along both
the northern and the western perimeters of the site.
4. The City Beautiful Commission recommends preserving as many existing
trees as feasible on this site. Credit toward fulfilling Landscape Ordinance
requirements can be given when preserving trees of six (6) inch caliper or
larger.
G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (October 18, 2007)
The applicant was present. Staff presented an overview of the proposed
development stating there were a number of technical issues associated with the
request remaining outstanding. Staff stated the site plan presented did not allow
adequate parking for a number of the uses proposed. Staff stated a daycare
facility and a restaurant would require parking numbers beyond the parking
available on the site. Mr. Lamb stated there was parking located along the
eastern side of the building and within the rear yard area. Staff questioned if the
parking was hard surface. Mr. Lamb indicated the parking was asphalt. Staff
requested the survey be updated to reflect the current improvements on the site.
Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated if the site redeveloped,
the parking spaces which presently backed into the right of way would require
redesign to eliminate the backing into the right of way. Staff also stated a
franchise agreement would be required for the existing parking which was
located within the right of way.
Landscaping comments were addressed. Staff stated any new parking would
require additional landscaping to be installed. Staff stated screening would be
required along the western perimeter of the site.
Staff noted comments from the various other reporting departments and
agencies suggesting the applicant contact them directly for additional information
and clarification. There was no further discussion of the item. The Committee
then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action.
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November 8, 2007
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 12.1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -5688-A
H. ANALYSIS:
The applicant submitted a revised site plan to staff addressing most of the issues
raised at the October 18, 2007, Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant
has provided the total number of parking spaces on site, provided an updated
survey and indicated the required right of way dedication.
The applicant is requesting a rezoning of the site from the present
non -conforming R-2, Single-family to POD to allow 0-3, General Office District
uses, a Health Studio and Spa, Barber shop and a snack shop not to exceed
100 square feet of gross floor area as allowable uses for the site. As indicated in
the Background Section the site has a non -conforming 0-3, General Office
District classification. The applicant desires to "clean up the zoning" to eliminate
confusion in the future as to the allowable uses for the site.
The site contains seven parking spaces and the building contains 1,364 square
feet. Based on typical minimum parking for an office development three parking
spaces would be required. The 0-3, General Office District allows some uses
which would potentially create a parking demand greater than the typical
minimum parking requirement such as a daycare center. Staff recommends the
use of the building not exceed the available parking on-site or parking the owner
may obtain off site through lease agreements. Staff does not want the overflow
of parking to encroach into the neighborhood and feels parking should be
provided to serve the intended use.
The site plan indicates the placement of a dumpster along the western perimeter.
The dumpster is located adjacent to a single-family home. Staff recommends the
dumpster be relocated to the eastern perimeter away from the residential home.
Staff also recommends the dumpster service hours be limited to daylight hours.
The site plan does not indicate existing or proposed signage. Staff recommends
if signage is proposed the signage not exceed signage allowed in office zones or
a maximum of six feet in height and sixty-four square feet in area.
Staff is supportive of the request to rezone the site from the present R-2,
Single-family status to POD to establish uses for the site. The site was
constructed as a non-residential building and has functioned as a non-residential
use for a number of years. The building was constructed prior to the City
annexing the area. To staffs knowledge there are no remaining outstanding
issues associated with the request. Staff feels the rezoning of the site to
recognize the existing allowable non -conforming uses will not significantly impact
the area.
I. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of the request subject to compliance with the
comments and conditions as outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the agenda
staff report.
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November 8, 2007
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 12.1 [Cont.
NO.: Z -5688-A
Staff recommends the use of the building not exceed the available parking
on-site or parking the owner may obtain through lease agreements on
appropriately zoned property.
Staff recommends the dumpster be relocated to the eastern perimeter and the
hours of service be limited to day light hours only.
Staff recommends the signage not exceed signage allowed in office zones or a
maximum of six feet in height and sixty-four square feet in area.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (NOVEMBER 8, 2007)
The applicant was present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff
presented the item with a recommendation of approval of the request subject to
compliance with the comments and conditions as outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of
the agenda staff report. Staff also presented recommendations the use of the building
not exceed the available parking on-site or parking the owner may obtain through lease
agreements on appropriately zoned property, the dumpster be relocated to the eastern
perimeter and the hours of service be limited to daylight hours only and signage not
exceed signage allowed in office zones or a maximum of six feet in height and sixty-four
square feet in area.
There was no further discussion of the item. The chair entertained a motion for
placement of the item on the consent agenda for approval. The motion carried by a
vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes, 0 absent and 1 recusal (Troy Laha).
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ITEM NO.: 12.1. Z -5688-A
NAME: Lamb Revised Short -form POD
LOCATION: located at 7604 Eagle Drive
Planning Staff Comments_
1. Provide notification of all property owners located within 200 -feet of the site,
complete with the certified abstract list, notice form with affidavit executed and proof
of mailing. The notice must be mailed no later than October 24, 2007. The Office of
Planning and Development must receive the proof of notice no later than November
2, 2007.
2. Provide the days and hours of operation proposed for the site.
3. Provide details of any fencing proposed including location, total height and
construction material.
4. Provide details of any proposed signage including the location of ground mounted
signage along with the total height and total sign area. Include a note concerning
any proposed building signage.
5. One of the uses proposed is a daycare facility. Provide the maximum number of
children to determine the required parking. Daycare facilities must provide on-site
pick-up and drop-off areas. Will the facility provide transportation for the youth? If
so provide the number of vehicles.
6. A second proposed use indicated is a restaurant facility. A restaurant would typically
require the placement of 13 -on site parking spaces.
7. Will there be an on site dumpster facility? If so provide the location of the dumpster
facility and a note indicating the screening.
8. Provide the existing number of parking spaces located on the site.
Variance/Waivers: None requested.
Public Works Conditions:
1. Due to the proposed use of the property, the Master Street Plans specifies that
Eagle Drive for the frontage of this property must meet commercial street standards.
Dedicate right-of-way to 30 feet from centerline.
2. Obtain a franchise agreement from Public Works (Bennie Nicolo, 371-4818) for the
private improvements located in the right-of-way including vehicle parking.
3. Vehicles backing out onto Eagle Drive create a safety hazard. If site is redeveloped
in the future an alternate parking configuration should be proposed.
Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning:
Wastewater: Sewer available to this property. Contact Little Rock Wastewater Utility
at 688-1414 for additional information.
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Entergy: No comment received.
Center -Point Energv: No comment received.
AT & T: No comment received.
Central Arkansas Water: No objection.
Fire Department: Approved as submitted
Countv Planninq: No comment.
CATA: The site is located near CATA Bus Routes #17 — the MabeIva le- Downtown
and #17A the Mabelvale-UALR Routes.
Planning DMsian: This request is located in the Geyer Springs West Planning District.
The Land Use Plan shows Single Family for this property. The applicant has applied for
a revised Short form POD.
A Land Use Plan amendment from Single Family to Mixed Office Commercial is a
separate item on this agenda.
Master Street Plan: Eagle Drive is shown as a Local Street. The primary function of a
Local Street is to provide access to adjacent properties. Local Streets which are
abutted by non-residential zoning/use or' more intensive zoning than duplexes are
considered as "Commercial Streets". These streets have a design standard the same
as a Collector. Chicot Road is shown as a Principal Arterial with reduced standards.
The primary function of a Principal Arterial is to serve through traffic and to connect
major traffic generators or activity centers within urbanized areas. These streets may
require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements for entrances
and exits to the site.
Bicycle Plan_ There are no bike routes in the immediate vicinity.
Neighborhood Action Plan: The Chicot West 1-30 South covers this area and the
Economic Development goal states: "Provide a mixed commercial/residential
environment that will promote the safety, attractiveness, and value of the area while
creating a competitive and adaptable economic climate that encourages investment and
diversity of employment opportunities."
Landscape -
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andscape:
1. Site plan must comply with the City's minimal landscape and buffer ordinance
requirements.
2. It is unclear what is being proposed; therefore, a full thorough review isn't possible.
However, it appears that some of the asphalt parking along the front may need to be
removed to meet the City's minimal landscaping and street buffer requirements.
3. Any new parking will require additional landscaping to be installed.
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4. The landscape ordinance requires a six foot nine inch (6'-9") wide landscape strip
along both the northern and the western perimeters of the site. A variance from this
minimal requirement will require approval from the City Beautiful Commission prior
to the issuance of a building permit.
5. The zoning buffer ordinance requires a six foot nine inch (6-9") wide land use buffer
along the northern and the western perimeter of the site. Seventy percent (70%) of
this area is to remain undisturbed. Easements cannot count towards meeting this
requirement.
6. Both the zoning buffer ordinance and the landscape ordinance requires a minimal
street buffer distance of (6'-9") wide. A variance from this minimal amount will
require a variance from the City Beautiful Commission prior to the issuance of a
building permit.
7. The property to both the north and the west is zoned residential, therefore, a six (6)
foot high opaque screen, either a wooden fence with its face side directed outward,
a wall, or dense evergreen plantings, is required along both the northern and the
western perimeters of the site.
8. The City Beautiful Commission recommends preserving as many existing trees as
feasible on this site. Credit toward fulfilling Landscape Ordinance requirements can
be given when preserving trees of six (6) inch caliper or larger.
Revised plat/plan: Submit four (4) copies of a revised preliminary plat/plan (to include
the additional information as noted above) to staff on Wednesday, October 24, 2007.
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